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Brotherly Hate
In the parable of the lost sons, Jesus shows us our greatest obstacle is how much we want others to deserve our scorn.
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Buried Treasure
Our hearts don’t just follow our treasure. They’re linked. Which means the gospel demands we love and share with others.
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The one way Christians reject Jesus
We try to follow almost everything. Except this. We really don’t want to listen to how Jesus wants us to love.
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Weird Love
In the Sermon on the Plain, Jesus challenges us to see love, not as something to be received, but as something to give.
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Blessings and Woes
In the sermon on the plain, Jesus offers a teaching that feels opposite to our expectations – to see what we’re missing.
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When everyone leaves
For SundayThirteenth Sunday after Pentecost Collect Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever…
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The Love Command
Learning how to love when it isn’t forced. Or optional. It is quite truly the only way we all can live full and true lives. Doing what needs to be doneEaster 6B | John 15:9-17 Jesus commands us to love. In American culture, that plays like an oxymoron. We think command and love don’t belong…
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Taking Commands
For SundayEaster 6B Collect O God, you have prepared for those who love you such good things as surpass our understanding: Pour into our hearts such love towards you, that we, loving you in all things and above all things, may obtain your promises, which exceed all that we can desire; through Jesus Christ our…